STE. GENEVIEVE — A routine traffic stop at the 141-mile marker of I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County Wednesday, September 28 has resulted in felony charges against three Arkansas residents and the seizure of drugs, cash and a weapon.
A deputy stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation, but it soon became apparent that there was more to it.
Inside the vehicle the deputy discovered and seized a firearm, narcotics and roughly $54,000 in cash.
Charges have been filed and warrants have been issued by Judge Tim Inman for the following:
55-year-old Alvin L. F. Foreman of Little Rock, Arkansas who is charged with unlawful use of a weapon, money laundering, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of a firearm. His bond was set at $100,000 cash only.
54-year-old Joanna L. Foreman of Little Rock, Arkansas who is charged with possession of a controlled substance and money laundering. Her bond was set at $100,000 cash only.
43-year-old Melissa S. Johnson of Heber Springs, Arkansas. She has been charged with four counts of delivery of a controlled substance, money laundering and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Her bond was set at $100,000 cash only.
The sheriff’s office says the deputy could smell marijuana in the vehicle which prompted him to search the vehicle.